CasimeraM.Renkowicz

Casimera M. Renkowicz 1931 - 2012 WESTFIELD - Casimera M. "Casey" (Witalisz) Renkowicz 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, with her loving family at her side. Born on June 28, 1931, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kusiak) Witalisz, she was raised and schooled in Chicopee, and has resided in Westfield since 1957. Casey was a graduate of Chicopee High School, Class of 1949, and also graduated from a local fashion school. For many years she was a buyer and salesperson for Pikula's Childrens Shop in Chicopee. A communicant of Holy Mother of the Rosary National Catholic Church, she faithfully served her parish as a singer in its Lutnia Choir for over fifty-five years, and as a member of the United Womens' Society. Casey was a volunteer at Noble Hospital for several years and enjoyed reading and baking, sharing many of her delicious baked specialties with others. Family was most important to Casey, and she treasured visits and times spent with her grandchildren. Casey is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-four years, Edwin M. Renkowicz; her loving daughters, Kim M. DiSessa and her husband David of Westfield and Alison M. Lescarbeau and her husband John of St. Petersburg, FL; cherished grandchildren, T.J., Daniel and Kara Pulley of Westfield, Julia Casey and Jack Lescarbeau of St. Petersburg, FL, and step-grandson, Nathan DiSessa of Westfield; loving sister, Helen M. Witalisz of Chicopee; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Sophie Dobek and her brothers, Casimir and Max Witalisz. Funeral services for Casey will be held Monday morning from the Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in Holy Mother of the Rosary National Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Monday morning from 8:30-10AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Mother of the Rosary Church Building Fund, 20 Bell St., Chicopee, MA 01013 or the
, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.